Monarch suspended over public assault in Ogun

Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, has been suspended for six months by the Ogun State Government for acting in a manner unworthy of an Oba. 

After the Kabiyesi and his victim were invited for questioning by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, a decision was made. 

The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the king overseeing the attack of a chief who is suspected of betraying his country. In addition, he threatened to kill and bury the victim without repercussions and used derogatory language.

According to the administration, the action will maintain the sanctity of the esteemed traditional institution and guarantee human dignity. 

The suspension was imposed on the monarch following a probe of his impolite behaviour, according to a statement released Monday night by Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy.

“After the investigation conducted on the matter, the Kabiyesi has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile-Ifo pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise on the allegation.

“The foregoing decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021,” he stated.

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